Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy

Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy

Starting date: Summer 2026

Carroll University seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy for the Summer 2026 semester.

Course: PTH6521 Integrated Clinical Experience 1 (Pediatric Experience & Team Up!)

Time/Days: 8:00a.m. - 12:30pm., Tuesday/Thursday, CGS 101/104

We seek a licensed Physical Therapist to serve in an educational role, guiding college students through applied learning experiences that bridge didactic coursework with clinical practice. This position involves mentoring students at an intermediate to entry-level stage as they develop and refine their clinical skills in patient evaluation, treatment planning, and intervention.

The ideal candidate will support students in applying cognitive, psychomotor, and professional behavior competencies in real-world settings, fostering increasing independence and clinical reasoning. Emphasis is placed on promoting critical thinking with medically complex clientele, reflective practice, and professional growth as students prepare for entry-level physical therapy roles.

This role involves direct supervision of students during practical experiences in collaboration with faculty and community partners and ensures alignment with current and prior academic coursework.

Course Description: Participation in this clinical learning experience provides students with opportunities in a variety of settings to apply knowledge and skills learned in didactic coursework at an introductory clinical level as a student physical therapist. Students integrate patient management skills and professional behaviors from previous and current didactic course work to optimize physical function, movement, performance, health, quality of life, and well-being for patients/clients in the community. Critical thinking skills are applied as students work with community populations. Reflection on experiences promotes self-assessment and professional growth at an introductory clinical level. All practical experiences occur under the supervision of faculty in consultation with community partners.

Qualifications: Graduate or Master's degree in discipline.  Official transcripts due upon hire. 

The Program:  The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Carroll University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: capteonline.org.

The College:  The College of Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs through seven departments; Public Health, Athletic Training, Physician Assistant Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Department of Movement Sciences. The mission of the College of Health Science is to educate students to be innovative professionals who collaborate to serve the health needs of their communities. The College of Health Sciences currently accounts for ~60% of University enrollment. A dynamic and growing entity, College wide foci include interprofessional education and practice, the integrated approach to health, innovative learning and healthcare technologies, community partnerships and service to medically underserved populations. To support these initiatives the University has renovated a medical arts building to house and support its service learning and Community Health Service programs and partnered with the Waukesha Free Clinic at Carroll University. The College supports the interdisciplinary nature of health science education and has received federal and private foundation grant awards to support these, as well as program specific initiatives. Carroll University: Founded in 1846, Carroll University is an independent, co-educational comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The Pioneer Core general education curriculum has a strong emphasis on developing intercultural awareness, including cross-cultural immersion experiences. Carroll University is located in suburban Waukesha, 16 miles west of Milwaukee and 60 miles east of Madison. The University serves approximately 3521 students. The University though intentionally ecumenical and non- sectarian in approach, is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV and examples of teaching effectiveness. If you have past course evaluations, please submit several that demonstrate your teaching effectiveness. In lieu of course evaluations, a letter from your current supervisor attesting to your skills in the classroom environment.

Carroll University is an Equal-Opportunity Employer

As part of your application, please submit  a cover letter, CV and examples of teaching effectiveness. If you have past course evaluations, please submit several that demonstrate your teaching effectiveness. In lieu of course evaluations, a letter from your current supervisor attesting to your skills in the classroom environment.

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